NHTSA Recall 78V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V023000; Date: Jan. 30, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Bronco; 1978 Ford F100; 1978 Ford F150
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 17,000
Recall Summary:
Some of the steel wheels on the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. These wheels, over a period of time, could crack in the wheel rim area through normal operation, without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15x6 inch standard or optionalsteel styled wheels. System: suspension; wheels. Consequences of defect: a cracked wheel could cause rapid loss of air from thetire, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 1978
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